RETRO-DIGITAL
A Digital Generation’s Analog Chic is an especially interesting article in the NY Times today. the rise of retro-digital chic is the topic, with quotes from young people who are increasingly exchanging high-tech for retro style.
one guy interviewed bought a DynaTac on ebay becauseof its excessive size. he says in the interiview:
“Imagine this: I’ll walk into a bar and ask for a girl’s number, then break out my phone,” he said. “How could you say no to that?”
i think my favorites are the Pokia handsets. as a telephone reciever that plugs into your mobile, it has just the right amount of absurdity and nostalgia.
